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… tsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Rongai parliamentary aspirant Mercy Chebet Chelel has demanded a public apology and Ksh.50 million in damages from a rival politician over alleged defamatory remarks made during a public fundraising event in Nakuru County …
MP aspirant demands Ksh.50 million from opponent over alleged defamationCitizen Digital
… The incidents come days after a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, killed 16 students inside a dormitory on May 28, 2026. …
Alliance Boys students sent home after 'incident involving small section of mattresses'The Standard
Dormitories destroyed by fire at St Joseph's Seminary School in Molo, Nakuru County, on May 31, 2026. …
Panic hits school heads as wave of unrest ragesThe Standard
… claimed the lives of 16 learners appear before Chief Magistrate Ramadhan Abdulqadir at the Naivasha Law Courts, on June 3, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Nine students accused of causing a fire that left 16 girls dead at the Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County …
Nine Utumishi Girls dorm arson suspects detained for 21 daysThe Standard
… claimed the lives of 16 learners appear before Chief Magistrate Ramadhan Abdulqadir at the Naivasha Law Courts, on June 3, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Nine students accused of causing a fire that left 16 girls dead at the Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County …
Court detains nine students over deadly Utumishi Girls dorm fireCapital News
… The incident, which occurred at the school dormitory in Gilgil, Nakuru County, prompted a major criminal investigation as authorities seek to establish the cause of the blaze. …
Utumishi School Fire Probe: Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students as Investigations IntensifyCitizen Digital
… Photo: Susan Kihika/X Audio By Vocalize Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who were involved in the arson attack at Utumishi Girls are held responsible for their actions, which claimed the lives of 16 learners. …
Girls who killed colleagues must be held responsible; Kihika says on Utumishi Girls fireCapital News
… The organization said the recent tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, together with reported fire incidents at St Joseph’s Seminary Senior School in Molo and St Paul’s Githakwa Secondary School in Nyeri County, highlighted systemic concerns that require imm …
Secondary Schools Alumni Body Demands Nationwide Dormitory Safety Audit Following Deadly Utumishi Girls FireThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe nation is still reeling in shock following the deaths last week of 16 students and the wounding of another 70 in a fire incident at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. …
School fires: Time for parents to take matters into their own handsThe Standard
The Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory that caught fire on May 28, 2026. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard] Church leaders have called for investigations and urgent reforms following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which left 16 students dead and sever …
Clerics call for swift probe, safety reforms after Utumishi Girls fireDirector of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has cautioned students against arson attacks on school property, warning that those found responsible will face the full force of the law, including possible life imprisonment. He urged students to use dialogue to resolve grievances rather than resorting to violence and destruction of property.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has cautioned students against arson attacks on school property, warning that those found responsible will face the full force of the law, including possible life imprisonment. He urged students to use dialogue to resolve grievances rather than resorting to violence and destruction of property.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a special task force to investigate rising school unrest will be gazetted within two weeks. The multi-stakeholder team, which will include students and parents for the first time, will collect views and submit its report within 90 days, and those found responsible for incidents will face the law.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, to expand irrigation opportunities and provide alternative economic activities for communities around the Mau Forest Complex, while reducing reliance on forest resources.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Twenty-five women and youth entrepreneurs working in manufacturing, agriculture, financial services and the blue economy were honoured at the Biashara Pawa Awards in Nakuru for creating jobs and driving innovation in traditionally underrepresented sectors. The awards ceremony, held under the theme "Celebrating Entrepreneurship in Underrepresented Sectors," was the culmination of the Biashara Pawa initiative, a flagship entrepreneurship visibility programme implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation under the IYBA-SEED Programme, funded by the European Union and the French, German and Slovak governments.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma, a Grade 10 student from Helping Hands Senior School in Kilifi, won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, beating more than 1,100 entrants. The NACADA-organized competition formed part of the government's campaign against substance abuse among young people.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority announced its ambitious roadmap for the 2026/2027 financial year, focusing on completing flagship dam projects, expanding water harvesting programmes and strengthening institutional accountability to improve water security across Kenya.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Giants dominated the first day of Nakuru County Secondary Term Two Games at Njoro Boys High School, with Afraha, Koelel and Menengai High School registering wins in their rugby sevens matches ahead of the Rift Valley Regional Games in Narok.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has postponed a decision on releasing eight minors accused of murder in connection with a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 students, pending a comprehensive pre-bail report due by September 22. Justice Diana Kavedza ordered probation officers to gather views from victims' families, school administration, investigators, and the accused minors before the court rules on bail.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, topping 1,153 entries from 132 schools across 39 counties. The competition, organised by NACADA under the theme "Protecting Our Future: Making Drug-Free Choices in School and Beyond," is part of government efforts to strengthen substance abuse prevention among young people.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kibera High Court has declined to immediately release eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with murder in connection with a school dormitory fire that killed 16 fellow students, with the judge ordering a comprehensive social inquiry report before ruling on bail.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Utumishi Girls Academy will reopen in phases following an 8-hour meeting between parents, school officials, and education authorities to address safety concerns after a dormitory fire that killed 16 students. Form Four students are set to return on Thursday, with other students resuming classes the following Monday.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kibera High Court has ordered eight students accused of murdering 16 fellow learners in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire to undergo mental health assessments to determine if they are fit to stand trial. The minors were remanded at the Nairobi Children's Remand Home pending a court mention on July 1.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power, through its Institute of Energy Studies and Research, has partnered with US-based Kaddas Enterprises to retrofit wildlife-friendly covers on power lines in wildlife corridors, starting at the Soysambu Conservancy, to prevent electrocution of birds of prey and other animals.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Naivasha court has allowed the continued detention of eight students linked to a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed sixteen students, with murder charges to be presented on June 26. The court released one suspect after investigators determined she was not criminally responsible.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on Sh50,000 cash bail after appearing in court over a shooting incident that injured three people at an event in Nakuru County. The incident occurred at an economic empowerment event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, and the National Police Service are conducting targeted stakeholder engagement forums in Nakuru County to strengthen public participation and promote inclusive electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forums bring together political party officials, youth leaders, women representatives, and Persons Living with Disabilities to enhance understanding of legal frameworks governing political parties and electoral processes.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece examines how entrepreneurs like a Nakuru dairy and pastry business owner use micro-credit to manage demand surges and working capital gaps, but warns of potential downsides to relying on digital credit for restocking.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions has approved 16 counts of murder against suspects linked to the deadly May 28 fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, in which 16 students died. Nine students had been arrested in connection with the incident.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against students implicated in the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, 2026, which claimed 16 lives. The students are being charged with 16 counts of murder following a review of evidence gathered by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against students implicated in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County on May 28, 2026, that killed 16 people.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved murder charges against nine students suspected of setting a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 78 others. The DPP expressed concern over rising arson and criminal incidents in educational institutions across the country.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Fish harvested from Lake Nakuru are being sold despite concerns about safety, with tension between fishing communities and authorities over whether the fish are safe to consume.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece calls for authorities to investigate who between Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai is responsible for violence in Molo, Nakuru County, where three people were shot and 56 suspected goons arrested, arguing that without holding political leaders accountable, goon culture will persist.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Fish harvesting and consumption at Lake Nakuru in Nakuru County continues amid questions about the science and politics surrounding the safety of the lake's fish stocks.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Counties have unveiled multi-billion budget estimates with health, education and ward developments as key priorities. Nakuru County unveiled a Sh21.49 billion budget for 2026/27, directing the largest share to health, education, agriculture and ward-based projects.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Counties have unveiled multi-billion budget estimates, with health, education, agriculture and ward-based projects set to define priorities. Nakuru County unveiled a Sh21.49 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the largest share of resources directed to these sectors.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, that left several people with gunshot injuries. According to police, the confrontation involved suspected goons allegedly allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Three people sustained gunshot wounds during a violent confrontation at a women and youth empowerment event in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, allegedly after Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the meeting being led by Governor Susan Kihika.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power and US-based Kaddas Enterprises have launched a wildlife protection project to prevent electrocution of birds of prey and other animals along electricity networks by retrofitting wildlife-friendly covers on power lines at identified hotspots, starting at Soysambu Conservancy northwest of Nairobi.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →